Cell Division
Controversial Biology
Microorganisms and Enzymes
Energy
Something Completely Different
100
Why do cells divide?
Growth and Repair
100
Why is it a good thing to genetically modify plants?
Make them more healthy; make them survive longer; make them bigger
100
What is a product that we eat that you can make with bacteria?
Yogurt; cheese
100
What do we call respiration when no oxygen is present?
Fermentation
100
Where is the world cup this year?
Qatar
200
What do we call an uncontrolled mass of dividing cells?
Tumour
200
Why are stem cells controversial?
'Playing god'; destruction of potential human life; unethical testing on humans
200
What is the property of enzymes that means they only work with one substrate?
Specific
200
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
Carbon Dioxide + Water -> Glucose + Oxygen + Energy
200
What does a Geiger Counter measure?
Radiation
300
What do we call the X shaped structures found in the nucleus?
Chromosomes
300
What is a use of stem cells in research?
Find out more about cell division and cell processes
300
What are the 3 microorganisms?
Virus, Bacteria, Fungi
300
What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
Glucose + Oxygen -> Carbon dioxide + water + energy
300
Who were the original Avengers in the first movie? Name 4
Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye
400
What part of the cell controls cell division?
Nucleus
400
What is the name for the transfer of genetic information from one species to another?
Genetic engineering
400
Why can't you use bio washing powder (containing enzymes) at high temperatures?
The enzymes will stop working
400
What is a limiting factor for photosynthesis?
Carbon dioxide concentration; light intensity; temperature
400
What is the capital of Venezuela?
Caracas
500
What do we call the cells that are made from mitosis?
Identical daughter cells
500
Name 2 therapeutic (medical treatment) uses of stem cells
Skin graft; bone marrow transplant; corneal repair
500
Draw a simple graph of enzyme activity as temperature increases.
500
Which is will have a higher rate of activity: photosynthesis at 5C or 25C?
25C
500
In Celtic mythology, a selkie is a woman wearing the skin of which marine creature?
Seal